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Construction on the new pickleball courts at Kiwanis Park in Battle Ground has been delayed from its original fall 2024 completion to early 2025. The delays were caused by issues with structural engineering plans and delays in procuring lighting materials. The project is currently 65% complete according to city officials, who aim for an early spring 2025 project completion.
Completion of Battle Ground’s first pickleball courts faces delays
Excitement over Kiwanis Park’s first-ever pickleball courts is building, but unexpected delays have pushed the project’s completion to early spring. In May 2024, the City of Battle … more
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Battle Ground is the latest city in southwest Washington to consider camping bans on public property. Advocates from the Council for the Homeless in Clark County shared concerns that the laws create additional barriers for the unhoused and fail to address the root cause: a lack of affordable housing.
Rising number of public camping bans concern local advocates
Local advocates for the unhoused are concerned by ordinances punishing public camping in the wake of a recent U.S. Supreme Court ruling.  On June 28, 2024, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6-3 … more
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Hockinson High School CTE student Lars Sarkinen makes a cut on a board during a SkillsUSA carpentry competition in Ridgefield on Friday, Jan. 17.
School bond to pave way for CTE expansion in Hockinson
The expansion of Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs at Hockinson High School is in the hands of voters next month as a Job Readiness Education Building is a key feature to the Hockinson … more
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Ridgefield Mayor Ron Onslow stands near the Ron Onslow Nature Playground in Ridgefield’s Abrams Park on Wednesday, Jan. 8. Onslow vows to continue his efforts in transforming the playground after his retirement from the City Council.
Ridgefield Mayor Ron Onslow retires from council
Ridgefield Mayor Ron Onslow, who has served on the council for nearly 18 years, hasn’t given his retirement much thought until now. Onslow, who attended his last City Council meeting … more
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Wynn Grcich stands at the microphone during the public comment portion of the Battle Ground City Council meeting on Monday, Jan. 6. She held up a book she says links fluoride to brain damage, criticizing the council for continuing the practice of water fluoridation despite health concerns.
BG City Council workshop leads to fluoride debate
The Battle Ground City Council faced pushback from some locals following a workshop on Jan. 6 addressing the city’s practice of using fluoride in its water supply. The workshop was … more
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A demand letter issued by Woodland’s city attorney seeking $580 in “misused funds” from former Mayor Will Finn sparked controversy during the City Council meeting on Monday, Jan. 8. Mayor Todd Dinehart defended the letter, citing findings from a recent state audit, while some councilors raised concerns about potential legal risks and insufficient details. Finn criticized the demand, calling the claims vague and unsupported by the letter and attached audit report.
Demand letter for ‘misused funds’ sparks tensions at Woodland council
A demand letter seeking repayment of $580 in “misused funds” has ignited tensions between Woodland Mayor Todd Dinehart and members of the City Council. During a Monday, Jan. 6 … more
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Overcrowding at Hockinson Heights Elementary School is seen on Wednesday, Jan. 8 causing both morning and afternoon traffic congestion. A line of cars waiting to pick students up at the end of the school day often overflows from the school parking lot onto 164th Street and causes congestion on the road.
Hockinson district seeks bond with 90% of funds dedicated to elementary school
The largest elementary school in Clark County will be headlining a bond going out to voters in the Hockinson School District next month.  The Hockinson Bond 2025, which aims for more space … more
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Fire District 3 Chief Scott Sorenson (right) holds a cake celebrating his retirement, signaling the end of his 45-year career, Monday, Dec. 30, at Fire Station 31. Sorenson has been with the district since 1979, serving as chief since 2017.
Retiring Fire District 3 chief reflects on a legacy of service
This year marks the end of Fire District 3 Chief Scott Sorenson’s 45-year career, making him the longest-serving employee in the district’s history. On Monday, Dec. 30, firefighters, … more
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The proposed harvest units of the Dabbler timber sale are highlighted in yellow. The timber sale is located in the area south of Siouxon Creek but away from trails.
Friends of Clark County joins lawsuit to prevent Dabbler timber sale
The Friends of Clark County (FOCC) and Legacy Forest Defense Coalition (LFDC) jointly filed a lawsuit last week in Superior Court, alleging multiple violations by the Washington state Department of … more
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Warren Forrest is believed to have killed Carol Valenzuela after she went missing on Aug. 2, 1974. According to law enforcement, Forrest continued his pattern of taking time off of work around the time of a woman’s disappearance. On Aug. 2, 1974, Forrest took a half-day off from work. Now, Clark County Sheriff’s Office Cold Case Unit investigators are working toward Forrest’s third conviction, this time for Valenzuela.
Third Warren Forrest conviction would bring clarity and peace to victim’s family
Three generations of family have faced the ripple effects from Warren Forrest’s alleged killing of Clark County woman Carol Valenzuela in 1974.  The Clark County Sheriff’s … more
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Runners take off at the start of the 10K portion of the third annual La Center Resolution Run, Saturday, Jan. 4, at La Center High School. The event, including 5K and 10K races, raises funds to support La Center High School’s volleyball and track and field programs. Hundreds of participants from near and far gathered to take part.
Hundreds dash across La Center for annual fundraiser
La Center kicked off the new year as hundreds of people laced up their running shoes to support high school athletics at the third annual La Center Resolution Run, Saturday, Jan. 4. Proceeds … more
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Clark County Sheriff's Office (CCSO) Commander Phil Sample led law enforcement efforts in La Center beginning in late January 2024 in an agreement with the city, with CCSO day-shift officers on patrol since April 12, 2024. A five-year contract between La Center and the Clark County Sheriff’s Office has restored police services to the city. Two additional officers and a support specialist will join in late February 2025.
2024 year in review: La Center, Clark County Sheriff’s Office reach deal for police services
A contract between La Center and the Clark County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) opened the path for full police services to return in La Center after over a year of absence. The deal marked a … more
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Dennis Flynn took the oath of office as Battle Ground’s new chief of police on March 18, 2024.
2024 year in review: Battle Ground experiences new city leadership
Battle Ground underwent significant leadership changes in 2024, alongside major park planning efforts and the introduction of body-worn cameras for patrol officers. In 2024, Dennis Flynn’s … more
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Interstate 5’s Exit 21 interchange is backed up during rush hour in Woodland. Breaking ground for an improved interchange may be delayed from 2026 to 2028 due to a mandated environmental assessment due to staffing shortages at the state level. Woodland Public Works Director Riley Bunnell remains optimistic that the city can move forward without the assessment, arguing it may be exempt from the requirement.
Roundabouts likely choice for Woodland’s Exit 21 overhaul amid potential delays
A traffic improvement project at Woodland’s Interstate 5 Exit 21 may face delays due to new environmental review requirements, though the city’s public works director remains optimistic … more
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The Ridgefield Exit 14 Interstate 5 interchange serves as the primary access point to Ridgefield. City lobbyists will seek funding from both state and federal officials for the design phase of a new southern access to I-5, establishing a western ramp connecting I-5 to Hillhurst Road. The design phase is anticipated to cost roughly $5 million.
Ridgefield City Council approves 2025 legislative agenda
Ridgefield’s elected officials have prioritized the city’s capital projects to address infrastructure challenges and support the city’s continued growth as lobbying points for state … more
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C-TRAN staff reported to the board of directors that operating and maintaining light rail into downtown Vancouver could cost $21.8 million per year during a Dec. 10 C-TRAN board meeting.
BG mayor reacts to $21.8 million per year light rail cost
Light rail across the Interstate 5 Bridge replacement could cost a little over $20.2 million a year, and Battle Ground Mayor Troy McCoy sees no benefit for Battle Ground and surrounding northern … more
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Janet Mashburn (left) and Jan Haig find a bundle of clothes donated by Ridgefield community members for their secret Santa program. Operation Secret Santa for Ridgefield Assisted Living has delivered gifts to the Ridgefield Living Center for nine years, never failing to meet the wishes of its residents.
Local secret Santas brings holiday joy to Ridgefield assisted living residents
On Saturday, Dec. 21, Ridgefield residents Jan Haig and Janet Mashburn brought holiday cheer to 32 Ridgefield Living Center assisted living facility residents, delivering hundreds of gifts ranging … more
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Battle Ground family’s blow-mold collection hghlights the decor of Christmas past
The Hernandez Alonso family, located south of Battle Ground, first began their outdoor Christmas display in 2015 with inflatables. They said, little by little, each year they started changing out … more
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Union Ridge fourth grade students in Rockwell Fransen’s class line up along Gee Creek in Ridgefield’s Abrams Park to release Coho salmon on Wednesday, Dec. 11, in an effort to bolster the species’ population in the creek.
Ridgefield fourth graders release young Coho into local creek to help sustain fish population
Union Ridge Elementary School fourth graders paraded down Fifth Avenue to Division Street with precious cargo in tow as they ventured into Abrams Park to release young Coho salmon smolt in Gee Creek … more
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Plans for the sale of the Battle Ground Albertsons and Safeway grocery stores have halted, following Albertsons' termination of a merger agreement with Kroger.
Battle Ground grocery stores remain unsold as Kroger, Albertsons merger fails
The sale of Battle Ground’s Albertsons and Safeway has been halted following the termination of the grocery story merger agreement between Safeway and Kroger. Albertsons announced the … more
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